A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4016291 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4018212 epoch_slot_no: 612 block_no: 4016114 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1126 time: 2020-04-11 01:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf47bffeb74796a614524ddde78cc27e9951c272c4b5c07a1e4ba9cce2bd3ed4fBlock Operator
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